Pulmonary embolisms (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), caused by blood clots forming in veins, are responsible for up to 100,000 American deaths each year. Do you know who’s at risk and how to recognize the signs of a blood Read more…
It is a popular belief that the wear and tear of running spurs osteoarthritis of the knees and other joints. But, is this notion true? Not according to exercise scientist Paul Williams, who says studies show quite the opposite. Williams Read more…
According to the Centers for Disease Control, two out of three American adults are overweight or obese. Likewise, over 50% of dogs in the US were classified as too heavy by their vet. The good news is all of that Read more…
While the first recorded instance of the phrase was in the 1860s in Wales, this familiar saying still holds true today. But do you know why? Apples are packed with disease-fighting nutrients and health benefits. • An apple is 84% Read more…
As we age, fall injuries are a very real problem for a high number of people. Each year, one in three retirees suffers an accidental fall, and accidental falls send 9% of people over age 65 to the emergency department Read more…
Could dance really be a remedy for Parkinson’s disease? It seems so. A movement that started a little over a decade ago in Brooklyn has now spread throughout the country and to eight other countries. The Parkinson Foundation also offers Read more…
Arthritis among the Middle-Aged: People often think of arthritis as a problem that just affects older retirees, but this is not always true. In the case of osteoarthritis of the knee, the typical age of onset is 40 to 45. Read more…
True or False? Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are safe to use. Generally speaking, this statement is true as long as they are taken as directed. The problem is the growing concern of misuse of non-prescription medicine, especially those containing acetaminophen. Read more…
Your body needs energy for physical exercise but when is the best time to eat? The answer: both before and after the workout. Suzanne Girard Eberle, sports nutritionist and author of “Endurance Sports Nutrition,” gives the following recommendations. Pre-workout: A Read more…
Dr. Reto Krapf of the University of Basel in Switzerland says that diets heavy in proteins from meat and grains increase acid in the body, and that acid leaches calcium from the bones. Potassium citrate (also called K-citrate but not Read more…